The Dutchman (2025 film)

The Dutchman
Release poster
Directed byAndre Gaines
Screenplay by
Based onDutchman
by Amiri Baraka
Produced by
  • Jonathan T. Baker
  • Andre Gaines
Starring
CinematographyFrank G. DeMarco
Edited byJoel Viertel
Music byDaniel Hart
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • March 8, 2025 (2025-03-08) (SXSW)
  • January 2, 2026 (2026-01-02) (United States)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Dutchman is a 2025 American thriller film directed by Andre Gaines, co-writing along with Qasim Basir, based on the 1964 play Dutchman by Amiri Baraka. The film stars André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Aldis Hodge, and Lauren E. Banks.[1]

The Dutchman premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 8.[2] It was released on January 2, 2026 in the United States by Rogue Pictures and Inaugural Entertainment.[3][4]

Plot

Cast

André Holland (left) and Zazie Beetz (right) promoting the film at South by Southwest 2025

Production

In September 2023, it was reported that Andre Gaines was set to direct, write, and produce The Dutchman, a feature film adaptation of the 1964 play Dutchman by Amiri Baraka. The film was secured by SAG-AFTRA to start filming with an interim agreement during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen McKinley Henderson were announced as being cast. Filming began on September 25, 2023 in New York City.[5] Aldis Hodge and Lauren E. Banks were added to the cast in October.[6] In February 2025, Chris K. Daniels and Jess Mastro of The Launch Company came on board as executive producers for the film.[7]

Release

The film premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 8.[8][9] In November 2025, Rogue Pictures and Inaugural Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film, giving it a theatrical release in the United States on January 2, 2026.[3][4]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 59% of 39 critics' reviews are positive. The website's consensus reads: "Despite strong aesthetics and Andre Holland's richly textured performance, The Dutchman unfolds as a muddled reworking of the stage play that fails to find thematic coherence and a sense of identity.[10]

References

  1. ^ Major, Michael (September 21, 2023). "THE DUTCHMAN Film Adaptation to Star Stephen McKinley Henderson, André Holland & More". Broadway World. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2025). "Seth Rogen Comedy Series 'The Studio' To Open SXSW 2025; 'The Accountant 2,' 'Death Of A Unicorn', 'Drop,' 'Happy Face' & More Also To Screen". Deadline. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "The Numbers - Theatrical Release Schedule Changes for the Week Ending November 30, 2025". The Numbers. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Gajewski, Ryan (November 26, 2025). "André Holland, Zazie Beetz, Kate Mara's 'The Dutchman' Sets Early 2026 Release". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  5. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 18, 2023). "André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz & Stephen McKinley Henderson Set For 'The Dutchman' As Andre Gaines' Adaptation Of Amiri Baraka Play Lands IA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 17, 2023). "'The Dutchman': Aldis Hodge, Lauren E. Banks Board Andre Gaines Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  7. ^ Gyarkye, Lovia (March 8, 2025). "'The Dutchman' Review: André Holland and Kate Mara Star in an Uneven Update of the Provocative Play". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2025). "Seth Rogen Comedy Series 'The Studio' To Open SXSW 2025; 'The Accountant 2,' 'Death Of A Unicorn', 'Drop,' 'Happy Face' & More Also To Screen". Deadline. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  9. ^ "Instagram". instagram.com. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  10. ^ "The Dutchman (2025)". rottentomatoes.com. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
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